What Nutrients are Essential for My Pet? – Clinical Nutrition Service at Cummings School

While you will have heard us say “pets need nutrients, not ingredients,” what exactly are those essential nutrients? Here’s a breakdown of all of the essential nutrients in accordance with the  Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) that are required for foods to be called complete and balanced for adult and growing cats and … Read more

Mars Petcare US, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls 315 Bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition – Truth about Pet Food

Mars Petcare US is voluntarily recalling 315 bags of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food within the 44 lb. bag size only, as a result of the potential presence of loose metal pieces within the bag. The affected products have a Best By Date of March 4, 2025 and … Read more

The Most Popular Holiday Foods…That Your Pet Should Avoid! – Clinical Nutrition Service at Cummings School

Photo above: AdobeStock/Оксана Олейник When I feel of the upcoming holidays, one among the things I most look ahead to is the food!  Pets are inclined to get more treats at holiday time – from their owners or from houseguests – which might put them at risk for health issues starting from mild to life-threatening … Read more